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Full-Text Articles in History
Letter, 1863 March 18, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 March 18, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about a building a corduroy road, the possibility of him visiting home, and other news.
Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated March 18, 1863, J. D. Sharp
Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated March 18, 1863, J. D. Sharp
Patterson Family Correspondence
This brief letter was written by a friend, J.D. Sharp, to Stephen Patterson on March 18, 1863. Sharp writes about how busy his post is when freight comes through and talks about mutual friends back home.
Combined Letters, 1863 March 18, Alley L. And C. Ladley [Alice And Catherine Ladley] To Son And Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Catherine Ladley
Combined Letters, 1863 March 18, Alley L. And C. Ladley [Alice And Catherine Ladley] To Son And Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Catherine Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his mother and sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about the pictures Oscar sent and how popular they are, a lecture she attended, and more. Catherine writes about the photographs Oscar sent home, that the signature on the loan matches Derostus Ladley's signature, and other news.
Letter, [1863 March 18], Mary [Mary Ladley] To Chere Frere [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Letter, [1863 March 18], Mary [Mary Ladley] To Chere Frere [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister. Mary writes her thoughts about photographs of Oscar that he recently sent home.
Letter, 1863 March 11, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 March 11, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes that he has enclosed four photos with this letter, his regiments location in relation to Washington, and other news.
Letter From John H. Patterson To A Brother, Dated March 11, 1863, John H. Patterson
Letter From John H. Patterson To A Brother, Dated March 11, 1863, John H. Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
John Patterson wrote this letter on March 11, 1863 to his brother. In the letter he talks mostly about news of family and friends. The stationary bears the seal of Miami University.
Combined Letters, 1863 March 8, Allie And Mother [Alice And Catherine Ladley] To Brother And Oscar Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Catherine Ladley
Combined Letters, 1863 March 8, Allie And Mother [Alice And Catherine Ladley] To Brother And Oscar Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Catherine Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his mother and sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about her thoughts on local men that she wishes would be drafted, a prank some students played on a professor, and more. Catherine writes about the status of the loan and co-signed by Derostus Ladley.
Letter, 1863 March 8, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Letter, 1863 March 8, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about news from home, questions regarding mutual acquaintances, and more.
Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated March 6, 1863, J. D. Sharp
Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated March 6, 1863, J. D. Sharp
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written by J.D. Sharp on March 6, 1863 to Stephen Patterson. In the letter he talks about his new post in Nashville and includes details about daily life.
Letter, 1863 March 4, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Oscar [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Letter, 1863 March 4, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Oscar [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine asks about Oscar's recent trip to Washington and his health. She also writes about the status of the loan co-signed by Derostus Ladley and other news from home.
Letter, 1863 March 2, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 March 2, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about how he was promoted to 1st lieutenant, news about soldier "Jimmy" Beaty, and more.
Letter, 1863 February 27, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 February 27, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about visiting various places in "Washington City" and other news. He only mentions that he has not been told the amount of the principal or interest from the loan Derostus Ladley co-signed and that he saw Abraham Lincoln while in the city.
Letter, 186[3] February 22, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Letter, 186[3] February 22, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about her arm healing slowly, visiting "Camp Dennison," and more news about the loan that Derostus Ladley co-signed. This letter is dated February 22, 1862, but it is believed to have been written in 1863.
Combined Letters, 1863 February 22, Allie And Mary [Alice And Mary Ladley] To Brother And Mon Cher Frère [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Mary Ladley
Combined Letters, 1863 February 22, Allie And Mary [Alice And Mary Ladley] To Brother And Mon Cher Frère [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Mary Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his sisters in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about attending a "supper for the benefit of the [s]oldiers," wanting to visit a camp, and more. In her letter, Mary asks about why there are two 1st Lieutenants in Oscar's company, her thoughts on her professors, and news from home.
Letter, 1863 February 13, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 February 13, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about his advice concerning the loan that Derostus Ladley co-signed, answering questions from Mary and Alice, the cook that they have recently taken into their camp, and more.
Letter, 1863 February 9, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 February 9, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about the possibility of taking furlough, asking if she can transfer their property into Oscar's name to protect from being taken, and his thoughts on General Hooker's leadership.
Combined Letters, 1863 February 8, Allie And Mary [Alice And Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Mary Ladley
Combined Letters, 1863 February 8, Allie And Mary [Alice And Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Mary Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his sisters in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about the weather, a professor from Antioch dying, and other news from home. Mary writes about the recent snow, wanting a picture of Oscar, and other news from home.
Letter, 1863 February 8, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Letter, 1863 February 8, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about her arm improving, her concern over the loan co-signed by Derostus Ladley, and more.
Letter, 1863 January 31, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 31, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Belle Plain, Virginia. Oscar writes about "rough" weather they have been having, having to change campgrounds multiple times, and more.
Combined Letters, 1863 January 28, Allie And C. Ladley [Alice And Catherine Ladley] To Brother And Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Catherine Ladley
Combined Letters, 1863 January 28, Allie And C. Ladley [Alice And Catherine Ladley] To Brother And Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Catherine Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his sister and mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. In her letter, Alice apologizes about not writing more frequently, she shares the names of the two new boarders, and news about Milo Lawrence. Catherine writes about a loan that was co-signed by Derostus Ladley. She writes about how she doesn't know how she will pay the debt and interest if it is proven that Derostus did co-sign the loan.
Letter, 1863 January 28, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 28, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about the two new boarders they have taken on, news about Antioch, and Milo Lawrence's broken leg that needed to be reset.
Letter, 1863 January 23, Oscar D. Ladley To Folks At Home, Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 23, Oscar D. Ladley To Folks At Home, Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's family from Belle Plain, Virginia. Oscar writes about marching from Stafford C.H. to Bell [sic] Plain Landing, getting a promotion, and questions about home. He also writes about a new "contraband cook," Rufus, that joined his regiment.
Letter, 1863 January 21, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 21, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about suffering from straining her arm, the recent snowstorm, and more
Letter, 1863 January 16, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 16, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Stafford, Virginia. Oscar writes about not wanting to have to march as they are "fixed very comfortably" in their current camp. He also mentions that if his family gets a copy of the Daily Gazette they will see that he was recently promoted.
Letter, 1863 January 16, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 16, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about an accident that may have broken their mother's hand, a snow storm, news from home, and more.
Letter, 1863 January 11, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 11, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Stafford C.H., Virginia. Oscar writes about the type of tent he sleeps in, justification for Colonel Tulleys being a strict officer, and he encourages both sisters to continue attending Antioch.
Letter, 1863 January 4, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 4, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Stafford C.H., Virginia. Oscar writes about sending a "carte de visite" of his "superior," his meal on Christmas, how the regiments march, and more.
Letter, 1863 January 4, Alley [Alice Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 4, Alley [Alice Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about news of the war, Mary receiving a certificate to be a teacher, and thieves attempting to steal their gate on New Years Eve.
Letter, 1863 January 4, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 4, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about news of the war, the cost of tuition for both of Oscar's sisters at Antioch, and other news from home.
Letter, 1863 January 4, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 4, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes to thank Oscar for paying her tuition, about Lysander Tulley presiding over court martials, about receiving a certificate to be a "school marm [sic]" and other news from home.